POSITION TITLE: School Psychologist - Bilingual Spanish Speaker preferredEFFECTIVE: 2019-2020 School Year 1.0 FTE 188 days a year, 5 days a week, 7.5 hours a day

POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the District's Mental Health Team, the school psychologist is responsible for reviewing and completing assessments based on referrals that are submitted throughout the district. The school psychologist provides guidance and identifies developmental, learning and behavioral needs of students. Utilize the information gleaned to determine optimal support or guidance for culturally and linguistically diverse students. Collaborate with teachers, involve staff, and parent/guardian regarding steps to improve the development of the students as they move toward adulthood. Design and implement research-based programs and interventions to assure students are receiving the most up to date and proven techniques. Act as liaison between students, teachers, involved staff and parent/guardians. Advocate for homeless youth and families to ensure their rights under Title X are followed. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders. Provide support and training to building efforts in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) for culturally and linguistically diverse students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Experience analyzing and interpreting data to appropriately identify language learners as students with disabilities.

Maintain a current knowledge of special education best practices in assessment, understanding the limitations of cognitive, social emotional and other assessment with children who speak a language other than English.

Evaluate the student's ability and formulates the student's profile through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews.

Synthesize evaluation results into a comprehensive written report, which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention.

Review referral data, history and assessment data to develop.

Review IEPs and procedural safeguards with parents, students and staff.

Instruct students on socially acceptable behaviors and personal development skills.

Maintain accurate and complete records in compliance with school district regulations and legal requirements.

Provide continuing education and in-services for educational personnel, parents, and community based service providers. Actively participate in continuing education for professional development to ensure practice consistent with best practice and to meet Colorado Licensure requirements.

Use professional literature; evidence based research, and continuing education content to make practice decisions.

Use professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making in practice.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Possible supervision of support personnel. Conduct supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to interview participation, training/development, assign and direct work, performance feedback, address complaints and resolve problemsBUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently. Manage and maintain inventory of equipment and assessments. Project needs for budget planning. Maintain clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy. Review services for improvements and make changes as needed to ensure quality of services.

The education/training/experience, license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in School Psychology or School Social Work.

3-5 years of experience working with at-risk populations and English Language Learners.

Bilingual - Spanish - Preferred

Must be knowledgeable about researched-based, effective teaching practices, and state content standards, curriculum, inclusive of English Language Development and bilingual education.

Certified through the National Association of School Psychologist.

English fluency will be determined through the application and interview process.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Colorado Driver's License.

Valid Colorado Special Services License with an endorsement as a School Psychologist or equivalent endorsement.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: Is flexible. Has advanced computer/technology skills. Has the ability to work with students of diverse abilities and backgrounds. Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers. Has the ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions. Has the ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision. Has the ability to effectively communicate with the School District community. Has the ability to analyze, instruct, negotiate, coordinate, communicate, problem solve and use interpersonal skills. Has the ability to compare, compute, synthesize and evaluate. Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions. Provide support to homeless youth and families. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain a generally positive attitude. Observe all District policies and procedures. Adhere to federal and state legislation, regulation, and policies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Mostly clean and comfortable. The work environment is high energy. Physical restraint may be necessary to provide safety for students and others. May encounter noise, odors or bodily fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services or designee.

SALARY: Dependent upon education, experience and the Master Agreement.

CLOSING DATE: Position Open until filled

This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Colorado law, Adams County School District 14 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to Darci Mohr, Executive Director of Human Resources, 5291 East 60 th Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204.